Prepare against David Roos
Belgium · World #9,757 classical · FIDE ID 210064
When preparing against David Roos, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 169 games by David Roos, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Roos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Roos before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,173 | 2,193 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,141 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,128 | 2,133 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 169 | 57 | 40 | 72 | 33.7% |
| As White | 87 | 34 | 13 | 40 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 82 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Roos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Roos's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 82.8% | 45.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 9.2% | 56.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 45.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Roos usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Roos usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Roos usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Roos usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (38% of these games) — Roos usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Roos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 67.4% | 48.3% |
| e5 | 10 | 23.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 91.7% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
David Roos's chess games
All 169 games by David Roos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 57 wins, 40 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Venkataraman Karthik | 2,514 | 41st Ghent Eastman Open | B96 |
| Feb 2013 | Andy Marechal | 2,346 | chT-BEL 1213 | C54 |
| Jul 2013 | Gorik Cools | 2,255 | ch-BEL Open | B80 |
| Jul 2013 | Kevin Noiroux | 2,243 | ch-BEL Open | A48 |
| Apr 2012 | Stefan Beukema | 2,222 | ch-BEL U20 Elite | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2016 | 30 | 14 | 2,066 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 2,004 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,085 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 1 | 2,011 |
| 9th Amantea Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,177 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| ch-BEL U20 Elite | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Roos's chess games?
169 games by David Roos, from Jan 2008 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line David Roos has played.
What does David Roos play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, David Roos opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Roos answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does David Roos play as White?
As White, David Roos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Roos play as Black?
As Black, David Roos most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is David Roos's FIDE rating?
David Roos is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,128 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Feb 2015).
How many games has David Roos played?
Our database contains 169 games by David Roos, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 40 draws, 72 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Roos?
169 games by David Roos reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.